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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the ZV-E1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R ZV-E1 
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1037kClearer display (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 ZV-E1 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
IntroducedMarch 2023September 2018Fresher by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R ZV-E1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with external dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the ZV-E1.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and ZV-E1 is 59 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and ZV-E1.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in extra detail having its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
91
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography info
73
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (483 grams)
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
70
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
72
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (570 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
max shutter speed is low (1/ seconds)
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
79
better than average battery life (570 shots)
lighter than competition in class (483g)
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
selfie friendly screen
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (570 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
33
touch screen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (483g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony ZV-E1
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony ZV-E1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony ZV-E1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2023-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 117 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 12 195
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775g (1.71 lb) 483g (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 570 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Launch price $4,499 $2,198